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Police investigate homicide on Frederick Blvd in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Police are investigating a homicide Saturday night in Portsmouth.

According to police, the call for the incident came in around 6:25 p.m. near the 1200 block of Frederick Blvd.

Portsmouth police said a 20-year-old man was shot. An officer at the scene said the victim walked into CHKD following the shooting. He later died from his injuries.

Investigators are now looking for 21-year-old Darien Lee Jones who is considered a person of interest.

Detectives are also looking for a white Dodge Journey SUV.

Editor’s note: An officer at the scene told 10 On Your Side the victim was 19. Police later said the victim was 20.

If you have any information about this case, you can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, downloading the P3 tips app to a mobile device, or visiting www.P3tips.com and submitting a tip.

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